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New Rules When Applying for Gun Permits

Applications for pistol purchase permits may be submitted in person at the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office with payment of the $5.00 fee per permit. There is no limit on the amount of permits that can be purchased. There is no limit on the number of gun permits that can be purchase at one time.

The Lincoln County Sheriff's Office, as a convenience and courtesy to the public, is also accepting on-line applications submitted through a private company's on-line application procedure. This option is strictly VOLUNTARY and any handling fee is between the company and the applicant.

The $5.00 fee is payable for each pistol permit application received.

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